New Mexico SB246 amends the Massage Therapy Practice Act to redefine massage therapy, require licensure for massage therapy establishments, and.
New Mexico SB246 amends the Massage Therapy Practice Act by defining "massage therapy" as the treatment of soft tissues for therapeutic purposes, excluding diagnosis or treatment of illness or disease. The act mandates licensure for massage therapy establishments, requiring them to meet health and safety standards set by the board. Licenses for these establishments will expire biennially. The act also outlines grounds for disciplinary actions against both therapists and establishments, including unprofessional conduct, failure to renew licenses, and operating without a license.
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